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Richard Branson should lose his knighthood, says John McDonnell

In wake of ‘Traingate’ row, shadow chancellor says Virgin founder is a tax exile who should lose his UK honour

German finmin says ECB's low interest rates 'harmful'

German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble on Saturday renewed his criticism of the European Central Bank's low interest rates, saying they were particularly damaging for people saving up for their retirement.

Banks are preparing for an ‘economic nuclear winter’

The current uncertainty over when the U.K. will start the process of quitting the EU has banks on tenterhooks.

These are London's 9 best restaurants for doing business

The restaurants range from super luxe eateries in London's most exclusive postcodes to a hyper modern dining room at the top of one of the capital's tallest buildings.

The Capital Markets Union: A New Beginning in the European Financial Sector?

On average, capital markets in Europe do not play an outstanding role in financing the real economy compared to the US economy.

This is the highest paid job in banking at £71,000 a year where you don't have to deal with clients

The survey found that risk specialists can earn 25% more than other colleages in the middle and back office.

The Guardian view on central bankers: growing power and limited success Editorial

This year the scrutiny will be more widespread and particularly intense.

‘Flawed at Birth’: Why the Eurozone Faces Endless Division

The striking thing is that the crisis of 2008 originated in the United States.

Investors pull £5.7bn out of UK post-Brexit

Investors chose to move capital to less risky funds

Top City CEO: Crowdfunding has 'a long way to go' but will be 'massive part of fundraising market'

Regulator needs to take more action

Diversification is key to wealth planning

Providers have reduced their standard annuities by around 11% since the EU vote, with larger decreases for some other types of annuity

Is September the danger month for investors? Jason Hollands, Tilney Bestinvest

As the challenges of the summer months subside, does this mean that investors can breathe a sigh of collective relief after all? Perhaps not.

European Asset Managers Must Keep Calm and Carry On

While global analytics firm Cerulli Associates is confident that the UK's decision to leave the European Union is not a game changer, it acknowledges that the fund groups worst affected by the summer's outflows may have to increase marketing eff

Interest rate cut leads to 55% rise in mortgage enquiries

deVere Mortgages works with a comprehensive and wide range of UK-based and international mortgage lenders

Investing in favourite hobbies for profit return on the rise

Investors in rare whisky can drink to a price increase of 350 per cent, while stamp collectors have it licked, with 295 per cent growth.

Emerging Markets: faster, higher, stronger? Craig Botham, Schroders

High frequency data suggests a recovery of sorts in Brazil, though it will still be a few quarters before we see positive growth.

Investment trusts no longer lower cost than similar open ended funds

The firm argues the switch in performance advantage towards funds over the shorter time period will principally reflect a widening of investment trust discounts.

Hitting a home run on client engagement by Caroline Burkart, Scorpio Partnership

When I travelled to the West Coast this summer, my intention was to have a few weeks respite from HNW client engagement.

Strategy Update from BNP Paribas Investment Partners

Corporate earnings beat low expectations; outlook less positive

Global Outlook - Standard Life Investments

The August publication is largely devoted to various aspects of private markets and real assets.

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